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Epoxy Adhesive: Everything You Need to Know

Adhesives are one of those essential products that tend to be overlooked. They’re barely visible and hardly noticed ... until they fail. The reality is this: If your supports aren’t properly bonded, it could lead to disjointed parts, damaged...

What Is a Pipe Shoe?

If you work with a process piping system, you undoubtedly understand how heavy piping, high pressure, and harsh conditions lead to a need for support. You don’t want pipes resting directly on beams or gritty surfaces. That could turn into ruptures,...

CryoTek Pipe Shoes vs. ProTek Composite Pipe Shoes

If you’ve worked with a heavy process piping system before, you already know—your pipes need protection. Left bare, metal pipes are exposed to scrapes, worn points, ruptures, and corrosion. Pipe shoes can add a layer of support that helps your whole...

How to Prevent Metal-to-Metal Contact in Piping Systems

Metal has a dangerous reputation. Most people see its sturdy structure and assume it’s nearly invincible. Unfortunately, metal-to-metal contact can severely corrode metal piping systems, which can turn into ruined pipes, destruction, and even fatal...

5 Qualities Customers Want in a Pipe Support Vendor

Blog-5 Qualities Customers Want in a Pipe Support Vendor

You’ve pinpointed your pipe support needs, and you’re ready to start shopping. On to the bidding process. The hard part’s over, right? 

Not necessarily.

If you want to have a good customer...

Composite Pipe Supports vs. Metallic Pipe Supports: What's the Difference?

When it comes to pipe supports, materials matter. They can be the difference between a longer-lasting system and on-site disasters. But when your vendor starts pitching you on a new product’s features, it’s easy to forget about a pipe support’s most...

Cost vs. Value: What to Consider When Choosing a Pipe Support Vendor

What’s valuable to you? Family? Pizza? A cold beer and a little peace and quiet? Whatever it is, its price probably isn’t the only thing making it valuable.

And the same goes for picking out a pipe support vendor. If you want to have a valuable...

5 Things Every Pipe Restraint Should Do

Your piping system has a relentless enemy: movement. Moving pipes cause corrosion, wearing, and costly breaks. Luckily, pipe restraints can redirect movement and significantly boost the life span of your whole piping system.

However, it can be tough...

Pipe Supports: Extending the Life of a Pipe

Pipes across North America are falling apart at scary rates. According to a Utah State University study, pipe breaks were up 27 percent between 2012-2018. But there is a way to stop pipe ruptures and extend the life of pipes.

Introducing the piping...

4 Facts on Dissimilar Metal Corrosion

If you’re a builder, you probably already know the dangers of combining dissimilar metals. It can lead to corrosion, failed fittings, and completely destroyed piping systems. But it isn’t always easy to understand dissimilar metal corrosion’s root...